Intellectual Property - Australia
What the team is known for
Banki Haddock Fiora handles IP issues across numerous industries and sectors, including entertainment, electronics, food and gaming, and relevant regulatory regimes. The law firm is renowned for its skills in contentious trade mark and copyright matters together with managing trade mark portfolios for international clients. The firm is also adept at handling trade mark clearance and prosecution matters. Notable clients include Sony Pictures Television, Nestlé and Schneider Electric Australia.
Strengths
"Banki Haddock Fiora are very well equipped to handle a range of extremely complex and bespoke legal and commercial issues."
"They are well organised and render sound advice. They handle all matters efficiently and effectively."
Work highlights
Banki Haddock Fiora advised Pfizer on due diligence for trade mark searches for its COVID-19 vaccine in Australia. It also manages Pfizer's Australian trade mark portfolio.
Notable practitioners
Kate Haddock is frequently instructed on a range of copyright matters, both contentious and non-contentious, including licensing and infringement, Copyright Tribunal proceedings and regulatory advice. "Kate Haddock has substantial institutional knowledge and commercial acumen." "Kate is a professional through and through."